Chapter 15

Natalie braced herself for the inevitable moment when Jasper would uncover her true identity. After all, Phoebe had seen a photo of Jasper, and Natalie would also have to introduce herself to him. However, to her surprise, Phoebe was nowhere to be found when she returned to the store. Just as she was about to ask someone for help, she caught the gaze of the salesperson who had sold her clothes earlier. The salesperson glanced back and forth between her and Jasper, wearing a knowing expression. "Oh, I see! You came here to buy clothes for a date, huh? Wow, your boyfriend is quite handsome and a military officer, too!" Natalie quickly waved her hands in denial. "You're mistaken! He's not my boyfriend. By the way, did you see that woman who came shopping with me today? She left something behind and said she would return for it, but I haven't seen her." Few people were shopping this morning, and even fewer were buying anything, so the salesperson remembered it clearly. "Oh, I remember